Category Archives: ((CJWW) Country 600) News

Drought and Pandemic Impact Provincial Finances
The Government of Saskatchewan gave its mid-year financial update this morning and say drought and the pandemic impacted the province’s bottom line. Deputy Premier and Finance Minister Donna Har...
Vanese M. Ferguson Nov 29, 2021

Former WHL Player Dies in Farming Accident
There is a gofundme page for the family of a former WHL hockey player, who died in an apparent farming accident. Matt Swaby was 34 years old and leaves behind his wife Carla and their three boys, Thom...
Vanese M. Ferguson Nov 29, 2021

Chamber Makes it Easier to Shop Locally
The Greater Saskatoon of Commerce has launched a new city-wide campaign and market hub to help make it easier for those looking for Christmas gifts to connect with local businesses. The “Totally...
Vanese M. Ferguson Nov 29, 2021

SMA and College of Family Physicians Urge Parents to Vaccinate Children
The Saskatchewan Medical Association and the Saskatchewan College of Family Physicians are urging parents to vaccinate their children. A joint news release says Health Canada’s approval of Pfize...
Vanese M. Ferguson Nov 29, 2021

COVID-19 Case Numbers Lowest Since Early August
While new case numbers for COVID-19 continue to edge downwards, there were nine deaths on the weekend in Saskatchewan. Four deaths were reported on Sunday after five were reported Saturday on the Gove...
Vanese M. Ferguson Nov 29, 2021

Hanukkah to Begin with a Parade in Saskatoon
With Hanukkah starting tonight (sun), a Car Menorah Parade will travel through the streets of Saskatoon. The parade is set to begin at Meadow Market and will end at the former farmer’s market bu...
Devyn Gregoire Nov 28, 2021

New Bench Along Meewasin Trail Dedicated to Gladys Hall
The Meewasin Valley Authority has new a bench overlooking the river and the Meewasin Trail. The new bench has been created to honour the life and legacy of Gladys Hall. The MVA says Gladys was a respe...
Devyn Gregoire Nov 28, 2021

Moose Jaw Campground and Trail to Be Named After Former Premier
The provincial government and the Wakamow Valley Authority have renamed the River Park Campground and a section of the River Park Walking Trail in Moose Jaw after former Premier Lorne Calvert. Wakamow...
Devyn Gregoire Nov 28, 2021

Regina SWAT Team Arrests a 36 Year-Old Man
The Regina SWAT Team took a 36 year-old man into custody Saturday night following an investigation by the Regina Police Service in the 1000 block of McTavish Street. Police say Harold Hanson was taken...
Devyn Gregoire Nov 28, 2021

Lobstick Lake to Become Part of Ecological Reserve
The Ministry of Environment has designated the Lobstick Lake area as a new ecological reserve. This will help to protect a large portion of Saskatchewan’s land and water-based ecosystem. Environ...
Devyn Gregoire Nov 28, 2021
















